Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

AGENCY:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:

Final rule.

SUMMARY:

This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.

DATES:

This rule is effective April 19, 2021. The compliance date for each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the amendatory provisions.

The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of April 19, 2021.

ADDRESSES:

Availability of matters incorporated by reference in the amendment is as follows:

For Examination

1. U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Ops-M30. 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor, Washington, DC, 20590-0001.

2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area in which the affected airport is located;

3. The office of Aeronautical Information Services, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,

4. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email fedreg.legal@nara.gov or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html .

Availability

All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are available online free of charge. Visit the National Flight Data Center at nfdc.faa.gov to register. Additionally, individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area in which the affected airport is located.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedures and Airspace Group, Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration. Mailing Address: FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Flight Procedures and Airspace Group, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Registry Bldg 29 Room 104, Oklahoma City, OK 73169. Telephone (405) 954-4164.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This rule amends 14 CFR part 97 by establishing, amending, suspending, or removes SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or ODPS. The complete regulatory description of each SIAP and its associated Takeoff Minimums or ODP for an identified airport is listed on FAA form documents which are incorporated by reference in this amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14 CFR part 97.20. The applicable FAA Forms 8260-3, 8260-4, 8260-5, 8260-15A, 8260-15B, when required by an entry on 8260-15A, and 8260-15C.

The large number of SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, their complex nature, and the need for a special format make publication in the Federal Register expensive and impractical. Further, airmen do not use the regulatory text of the SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums or ODPs, but instead refer to their graphic depiction on charts printed by publishers or aeronautical materials. Thus, the advantages of incorporation by reference are realized and publication of the complete description of each SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and ODP listed on FAA form documents is unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR sections and specifies the typed of SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs with their applicable effective dates. This amendment also identifies the airport and its location, the procedure, and the amendment number.

Availability and Summary of Material Incorporated by Reference

The material incorporated by reference is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section.

The material incorporated by reference describes SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or ODPs as identified in the amendatory language for part 97 of this final rule.

The Rule

This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of each separate SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and ODP as amended in the transmittal. Some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and textual ODP amendments may have been issued previously by the FAA in a Flight Data Center (FDC) Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) as an emergency action of immediate flights safety relating directly to published aeronautical charts.

The circumstances that created the need for some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP amendments may require making them effective in less than 30 days. For the remaining SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, an effective date at least 30 days after publication is provided.

Further, the SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs contained in this amendment are based on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied to the conditions existing or anticipated at the affected airports. Because of the close and immediate relationship between these SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and contrary to the public interest and, where applicable, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d), good cause exists for making some SIAPs effective in less than 30 days.

The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore—(1) is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. For the same reason, the FAA certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97

• Air Traffic Control
• Airports
• Incorporation by reference
• Navigation (Air)

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 97 (14 CRF part 97) is amended by establishing, amending, suspending, or removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and/or Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures effective at 0901 UTC on the dates specified, as follows:

PART 97—STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES

1. The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44701, 44719, 44721-44722.

2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:

Effective 17 June 2021

Fairbanks, AK, Fairbanks Intl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 6B

Fort Smith, AR, KFSM, ILS OR LOC RWY 7, Amdt 1A

St Johns, AZ, KSJN, VOR-A, Amdt 3

Mammoth Lakes, CA, Mammoth Yosemite, NIKOL TWO Graphic DP

San Jose, CA, KSJC, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 30L, Amdt 3

San Jose, CA, KSJC, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 30R, Amdt 2

Naples, FL, KAPF, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Amdt 2C

Naples, FL, KAPF, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Amdt 1C

Tampa, FL, KTPA, LOC RWY 1R, Amdt 4B

Venice, FL, Venice Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 4

Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Speedway, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2B

Hilo, HI, PHTO, ILS OR LOC RWY 26, Amdt 14A

Honolulu, HI, PHNL, RNAV (GPS) RWY 8R, Amdt 1

Carbondale/Murphysboro, IL, KMDH, ILS OR LOC RWY 18L, Amdt 13B

Carbondale/Murphysboro, IL, KMDH, NDB RWY 18L, Amdt 13B

Chicago, IL, KMDW, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 4R, Amdt 4

Chicago, IL, KMDW, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 4R, Amdt 1

Marion, IL, KMWA, ILS OR LOC RWY 20, Amdt 12C

Marion, IL, KMWA, RNAV (GPS) RWY 2, Amdt 1D

Marion, IL, KMWA, RNAV (GPS) RWY 20, Amdt 1D

Marion, IL, KMWA, VOR RWY 2, Amdt 13E, CANCELLED

Beverly, MA, KBVY, RNAV (GPS) RWY 16, Amdt 2

Boston, MA, KBOS, ILS OR LOC RWY 33L, ILS RWY 33L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 33L (CAT II), ILS RWY 33L (CAT III), Amdt 5F

Ocean City, MD, KOXB, LOC RWY 14, Amdt 2B, CANCELLED

Ocean City, MD, KOXB, LOC RWY 32, Orig

Greenville, ME, Greenville Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3

Presque Isle, ME, KPQI, ILS OR LOC RWY 1, Amdt 7A

Eveleth, MN, KEVM, VOR RWY 27, Amdt 1B, CANCELLED

Preston, MN, KFKA, RNAV (GPS) RWY 29, Amdt 1E

St Paul, MN, KSTP, RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Amdt 1A

Cuba, MO, KUBX, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 1

Grain Valley, MO, 3GV, RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Orig-A

Potosi, MO, 8WC, RNAV (GPS) RWY 2, Amdt 2D

Salem, MO, K33, VOR-A, Orig-A, CANCELLED

Billings, MT, KBIL, ILS OR LOC RWY 28R, Amdt 3A

Billings, MT, KBIL, RNAV (GPS) RWY 7, Amdt 2A

Billings, MT, KBIL, RNAV (GPS) RWY 10L, Amdt 4A

Billings, MT, KBIL, RNAV (GPS) RWY 25, Amdt 2A

Billings, MT, KBIL, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 28R, Amdt 4A

Billings, MT, KBIL, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 28R, Amdt 1A

Williston, ND, KXWA, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Orig

Williston, ND, KXWA, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Orig

Williston, ND, Williston Basin Intl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1

Williston, ND, KXWA, VOR RWY 22, Orig

Concord, NH, KCON, ILS OR LOC RWY 35, Amdt 2

Concord, NH, KCON, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Amdt 1

Concord, NH, KCON, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Amdt 1

Concord, NH, KCON, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Amdt 1

Concord, NH, KCON, VOR-A, Amdt 1

Lebanon, NH, Lebanon Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3

Manchester, NH, KMHT, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 17, Amdt 1D

Pittstown, NJ, Alexandria, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3

Owyhee, NV, 10U, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Orig

Owyhee, NV, Owyhee, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

New York, NY, KLGA, COPTER ILS OR LOC RWY 13, Amdt 1

Saranac Lake, NY, KSLK, ILS OR LOC RWY 23, Amdt 11

Saranac Lake, NY, KSLK, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Amdt 1

Athens/Albany, OH, KUNI, NDB RWY 25, Amdt 9D

Dayton, OH, 3I7, RNAV (GPS)-A, Orig

Dayton, OH, 3I7, VOR OR GPS RWY 21, Amdt 3B, CANCELLED

Gallipolis, OH, KGAS, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Amdt 1

Springfield, OH, KSGH, NDB RWY 24, Amdt 17, CANCELLED

Wilmington, OH, KILN, ILS OR LOC RWY 4L, Amdt 4E

Wilmington, OH, KILN, ILS OR LOC RWY 4R, Orig-D

Wilmington, OH, KILN, ILS OR LOC RWY 22L, ILS RWY 22L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 22L (CAT II), Orig-D

Wilmington, OH, KILN, ILS OR LOC RWY 22R, ILS RWY 22R (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 22R (CAT II), ILS RWY 22R (CAT III), Amdt 6A

Wilmington, OH, KILN, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4L, Orig-D

Hinton, OK, 2O8, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1C

Hinton, OK, 2O8, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 1C

Hinton, OK, Hinton Muni, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig-A

Abilene, TX, KABI, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Orig-B. CANCELLED

Abilene, TX, Abilene Rgnl, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 4A

Austin, TX, KEDC, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1A

Barre/Montpelier, VT, KMPV, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Amdt 2

Seattle, WA, KSEA, ILS OR LOC RWY 16L, ILS RWY 16L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 16L (CAT II), ILS RWY 16L (CAT III), Amdt 8A

Green Bay, WI, KGRB, RNAV (GPS) RWY 6, Amdt 2B

Green Bay, WI, KGRB, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1C

Green Bay, WI, KGRB, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 3B

Ravenswood, WV, I18, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Orig-B

Sheridan, WY, KSHR, RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, Amdt 1A

RESCINDED: On March 24, 2021 (86 FR 15583), the FAA published an Amendment in Docket No. 31359 Amdt No. 3947, to Part 97 of the Federal Aviation Regulations under section 97.23 and 97.25. The following entries for Beverly, MA, effective April 22, 2021, are hereby rescinded in their entirety:

Beverly, MA, KBVY, LOC RWY 16, Amdt 8

Beverly, MA, Beverly Rgnl, VOR RWY 16, Amdt 5E, CANCELLED